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9 Things to Avoid on an Empty Stomach!
We are all familiar with the adage - 'You are what you eat'. But what we do
before a meal has a great impact on our health. Below, you will discover nine
things you cannot do on an empty stomach (no less than two hours after your
last meal).
1. Take anti-inflammatories
Any drugs like aspirin, paracetamol and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs), should not be taken on an empty stomach, doing so will reduce
their effectiveness and cause serious health problems - including gastric
bleeding.
Tip: Milk reduces the negative effects of the NSAIDs. So, if it is not
available you can wash the drug down with plenty of water.
2. Drink coffee
Decaffeinated coffee stimulates the production of acid that may potentially
cause heartburn and other digestive tract issues if drunk on an empty stomach.
If you skip breakfast even after coffee may lead to a serotonin deficiency,
causing you to feel gloomy for the rest of the day.
Tip: If you cannot give up the habit of drinking coffee first thing in the
morning, take it with some milk or cream. The fat in the milk will help reduce
the negative effects. It's also best to choose natural coffee over
freeze-dried.
3. Drink alcohol
If you drink alcohol on an empty stomach, the alcohol absorption rate
increases. In fact, it is the same as during its intravenous injection. The
rapid effect of alcohol on the body has negative consequences for your liver,
heart, and kidneys.
Tip: If you cannot say no to a drink, choose cooled noncarbonated drinks as
they are absorbed more slowly. Or better yet, eat a small sandwich, preferably
one that has butter.
4. Chew gum
The digestive acid that is produced while you are chewing gum destroys the
lining of an empty stomach. Chewing gum too often may also lead to gastritis.
Studies have also shown that people who chew gum prefer junk food, as opposed
to fruit and vegetables.
Tip: Opt for chewing gum that contains natural sweeteners which are less
harmful than those that contain sugar, cyclamate or aspartame. Avoid chewing
gum for more than 10 minutes, even on a full stomach.
5. Go to bed Hunger and low glucose levels prevent us from falling asleep and
cause superficial sleep and early awakening. A lack of sleep also increases the
level of hunger hormones. This is why we eat more on the following day after
skipping dinner.
Tip: It's also not a good idea to eat too much before you sleep. The best
solution is dairy products because they contain magnesium and calcium.
6. Intense training
Some people think that exercising on an empty stomach burns more calories, when
in fact, it doesn't influence fat loss. Muscle loss, on the other hand, is
real. The exercise intensity is also reduced since the body lacks energy.
Tip: Replace intense training with aerobic exercise. If you have digestive
issues, have a snack before any type of exercise because physical activity
induces production of gastric juice, which is harmful to an empty stomach.
7. Shopping
Being hungry makes us buy more food than we actually need. An empty stomach
makes us more prone to want to buy things, even in stores which don't serve
food. In fact, research shows that the internal message of 'I want food' gets
pared down to 'I want' causing a famished person to obey that message by buying
things.
Tip: A shopping list made in advance helps, as does paying with cash which can
also help you save money. Research also shows that people tend to spend less
when they pay with cash instead of a credit card.
8. Drink citrus juice
The acid and tough fibers in citrus fruits irritate your empty stomach, this is
especially dangerous if you have gastritis or you are at risk of developing it.
Tip: If you suffer from hyperacidity, freshly squeezed citrus juice will bring
nothing but benefits if diluted in water.
9. Arguing
Research has shown that hunger makes you less composed. This happens because
self-control requires energy, which is in short supply when the stomach is
empty.
Tip: If you don't have time to eat before a discussion, drink something warm,
as this will make the conversation more amicable.
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